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Robert Robillard

Carpenter / Remodeler / Editor

Rob Robillard is “The Concord Carpenter” Rob is a builder, general contractor, carpenter, woodworker, and editor of Concord Carpenter As a General Contractor and carpenter, Rob owns and operates Concord Carpenter LLC. A full-service remodeling and construction company. Rob is a recognized leader in home building best practices and a source for how-to information for building professionals. On this website, Rob covers all aspects of home construction, building science, home improvement, woodworking, remodeling, and some of the best product and tool reviews. Rob is in charge of our Tool and Product Review series - Concord Carpenter Videos where we post all of our tool reviews and video tutorials. Rob approaches remodeling and building construction with a pragmatic and problem-solving approach. He enjoys using his knowledge and experience to help and educate building professionals as well as DIYers on best practices in the construction and remodeling industry. He's a strong advocate for "raising the bar" in the construction trades and promoting the trades to youth. #BeAMentor #Green2Great Craftsmanship, quality, and pride guide his journey on this channel The Concord Carpenter's motto: "Well done is better than well said!" : Read more about Rob

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How Am I Doing?

By Robert Robillard

Please take my brief survey to assist me on improving my site.  Rather than relying on subjective “gut” feelings, I rather have you tell me directly how I’m doing! I’m hoping this survey will allow me to address issues that are important, and provide a benchmark, rather than wasting resources unimportant issues. AConcordCarpenter’s Survey

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WIN A Genie Garage Door Opener

By Robert Robillard

Garage Door Openers: . Garage door openers are are a pretty basic mechanism and last many, many years.  However, there are really good reasons to replace your garage door opener. . The three basic reasons are safety, better security and more convenience openers are now available. . Safety and convenience features like better sensing of…

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WIN $200 of Tyler Tools

By Robert Robillard

My friend Marc over at HomeFixated.com is offering one of his newsletter subscribers a $200 coupon  for Tyler tools.  Tyler tools is a very cool tool site with over 50 plus tool brands in stock – check them out! Entry requirements are simple, all you have to do is: 1.  Subscribe to his weekly newsletter…

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DEWALT Side Strike Chisel DW16065

By Robert Robillard

DEWALT Side Strike Chisel just found a home in my tool belt!   Yesterday I  attended the Dewalt, Stanley, Bostitch hand tool event which was held at the Westin hotel in New York City.    Like all of their events this one was informative and I learned alot about their latest and greatest offerings, the DEWALT…

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Bayco Night Stick PRO

By Robert Robillard

Bayco Night Stick PRO Review The Night Stick Pro from Bayco is a safety rated flashlight for professionals working around flammable vapors.  It’s safety rated to be used in hazardous workplace environments like the petrochemical industry or for mechanics that work on gas tanks. Bayco Night Stick PRO The Night Stick PRO  is intrinsically safe which means…

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Cordless Drill Storage Station

By Robert Robillard

How To Make A Cordless Drill Storage Rack I like my shop neat and orderly.   When I need a tool I expect it to be in a certain spot.   In my shop I use a few small cordless drills and impact drivers.   Keeping track of them was difficult until I decided to make a cordless drill…

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Milwaukee 12 Volt Inspection Scope

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee 12 Volt Inspection Scope Preview It wasn’t the 360 degree rotating screen that I liked the most about the Milwaukee 12 Volt Inspection Scope it was the 12 volt, lithium-Ion batteries. Don’t get me wrong when I’m lying on my back inside a  crawl space cavity and tilting my head sideways too look at…

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Protect Low Voltage Landscape Lighting Wires

By Robert Robillard

Protect exterior wires from damage: A few years ago I installed low voltage wires  in my yard.  Most of these wires are buried under bark mulch or are installed in conduit. this article will show you an inexpensive tip on how to protect low voltage landscape lighting wires. Instead of placing my low voltage transformers in my…

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